Saint Pierre Kuala Lumpur, in W Kuala Lumpur has introduced its acclaimed Singapore concept and Michelin-star accredited fine dining experience in a prime downtown location overlooking the Twin Towers (table 31 offers the premium view). While owned by television celebrity Chef Emmanuel Stroobant, Luxembourg-born Chef Kim Kevin de Dood leads the kitchen team in Kuala Lumpur. Set dégustation menus are offered with the most exciting being the Discovery for those who trust the chef’s culinary selection. Diners are taken on a gastronomic seven-course journey based upon highlights from the current season and for Saint Pierre, this means European seasons. It also means that dishes offered with this option could change every night.
Chef de Dood imports the finest ingredients and is not afraid to incorporate Asian spices into most inspiring and artistic creations. Diners choosing the accompanying wine option start their journey with Champagne snacks and a glass of Möet de Chandon Rosé. Petite-sized canapés including corn, almond, Thai green curry and yellow beetroot, horseradish and walnut look too good to be eaten. These are followed by an amuse bouche including tomato, Parmesan and basil and ikura, wasabi and dill. The next creation is white asparagus from Mediterranean France cooked two ways and served with Thai red curry and coffee oil. The journey continues with a dish of blue lobster from Brittany, European black cod, black winter truffles and venison accompanied by wines such as a Chablis by Joseph Drouhin and Pinot Noir from Cloudy Bay. The penultimate offering is cheese from an expansive trolley featuring mostly those from France.
Cider is the accompaniment for a dessert of green apple compote, apple sorbet and Madagascar vanilla bean cream. The 70-seater restaurant delivers lunch and dinner, multiple-course sets on most days. For lunch, diners select between three, four or five courses while for dinner; it is five, seven or ten courses on offer. Supplementary charges apply for curated wines selected to accompany each dish and for some premium ingredients. Front of house affairs are taken care of by Ramon Susany from Barcelona and his hardworking and experienced team. www.saintpierre.com.my
